Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Resource Bundle (386 pages)

ACCEPTS SKILL Wise mind distracts with ACCEPTS Everyone possesses each of these states, but we gravitate toward a specific one most of the time. Three states of mind.

The reasonable mind

Approaches a situation intellectually. With a plan & make decisions based on facts.

The emotional mind

Used when feelings control a person’s thoughts and behavior. They might act impulsively with little regard for consequences.

The Wise mind

A balance between the reasonable and emotional halves. They are able to recognize and respect their feelings while responding to them in a rational manner.